1994 Jeep Cherokee Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1994 Jeep Cherokee has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 519 complaints with NHTSA, including 53 crashes, 12 fires, 27 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (215 reports).

5Recalls
519Owner complaints
53Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cherokee?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 Jeep Cherokee recalls

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Recall 11V279May 6, 20111,126 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Recall 99V340Dec 13, 1999334,047 vehicles affected

Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Recall 97V069Apr 28, 19972,500 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 93V161Sep 27, 199312,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 Jeep Cherokee problems

Problem areas named in the 519 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure215
Engine And Engine Cooling86
Service Brakes, Hydraulic70
Vehicle Speed Control42
Power Train40
Seat Belts36
Electrical System22
Steering13
Equipment13
Tires13

What owners report

2015-10-13, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK CASE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,000...UPDATED 02/01/16 *BF UPDATED 02/05/16*LJ, 04/19/18 *JB *JS
2015-07-27, Unknown Or Other
MY MOTHER WAS REAR ENDED WHICH CAUSED THE FRAME INCLUDING THE SEAT TO COMPLETELY NOT HOLD TOGETHER,, MY MOTHER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AS IT PROCEEDED TO ROLL OVER,, KILLING HER INSTANTLY.
2015-07-20, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND 02V053000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: LEVER AND LINKAGE: FLOOR SHIFT). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
2014-09-09, Fuel/Propulsion System
AFTER RECEIVING THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE OF THE AFFECTED PARTS ON MY JEEP, I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE GIVEN A CALL BACK WHEN THE SPECIFIC PART CAME IN. 3 MONTHS PAST AND I RECEIVED NO CALL SO I DECIDED TO CALL AGAIN AND YET HAVE TO GET A CALL BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I WOULD HOPE THAT IF IT WAS IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO SEND ME A RECALL NOTICE IT WOULD BE IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO GET THE ISSUE FIXED. *TR
2014-06-24, Fuel System, Gasoline
LAST YEAR THE NHTB ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE'S ISSUE WITH THE GAS TANK PLACEMENT. IT WAS STATED EACH EFFECTED JEEP WOULD RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION FROM CHRYSLER TO INSTALL A TRAILER HITCH IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT THE GAS TANK FROM ERUPTING. EACH TIME I CALL CHRYSLER/JEEP AT THE 1-800 NUMBER, I RECEIVE "THE PARTS ARE ON ORDER AS WELL AS THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF PARTS". THIS HAS GONE ON FOR 11 MONTHS NOW WITH NO RESOLUTION IN SITE. HOW LONG IS CHRYSLER ALLOWED TO PUT OFF INSTALLING THE TRAILER HITCHES ON THE VEHICLES? I PURCHASED A NEW WRANGLER IN APRIL 14 WITHOUT A TRAILER HITCH AND REQUESTED ONE BE PUT ON AND WITHIN A MONTH THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED THE HITCH. S

1994 Jeep Cherokee questions

Does the 1994 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1994 Jeep Cherokee: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel; Equipment:Other:Labels; Exterior Lighting; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion); Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 519 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (215), Engine And Engine Cooling (86), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (70).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Jeep Cherokee has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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